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Does my Audi A4's water pump need changing at the same time as the cam belt? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Audi A4 1.9 TDI with 60,000 miles on the clock. A cam belt change is imminent, but a couple of garages are saying that the water pump would... -
Where can I have my Audi A6's wheel alignment checked cheaply? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive an Audi A6 2.0 diesel running on Continental tyres. The car has passed its MOT with a note that the nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outside... -
What effect will changing my Volvo V70's wheel size have on the ride quality? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Volvo V70, the current model. On its 17-inch wheels the ride is very firm and quality tyres for it are very expensive. I have costed up buying... -
Why is my Citroen C5's rear suspension losing height when parked? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a small (I hope) problem in that my Citroen C5 2.2hdi SX estate's (2003/52 plate) rear suspension loses height when left parked for a few hours.... -
America - Pollution 28 Jul 2010 (Forum)
toy & most of there 4x4's are V8+ and 5.7 ltr upwards !!!!! On American TV everynight in the Hotels was BP & the spill all night everynight! now I do sympathise with the spill & it should never of happened & if it did a contingency plan should of been in place BUT the American goverment approved -
Swallows fly faster on the Cape UK route 3 Jun 2010 (Forum)
. Perhaps a glorious moment - up to around 6` - and then `plop` back into the dirt having succumbed to your Jungle Fowl genes. `Dang` - (you would shout to the Cockerill who was eyeing you up from the fence - waiting his chance) "I`m not up for it" Cos it`s best to be light and fast as you fly -
Who’s fuelling who? 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why do motorway service areas not advertise the make of fuel they are providing on the notices indicating that a service area is coming up? I use the motorway... -
Pleasant recollection 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Regarding all the bad publicity of Toyota, I took my Yaris into West Riding Toyota in Silsden, west Yorkshire this morning for recalls on accelerator pedal... -
Report from the Leyte Gulf - philippines 26 Mar 2010 (Forum)
and not really in the `red or blue screenwash` safe, accepted subject area. Bitter? Me? No, of course not -- it`s only the internet after all. But if you`re going to put a few plates up on sticks for entertainment, in your own time - in generosity of spirit to the forum, you might like to know who and why -
Shiftless attitiude 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Further to M.B.'s recent letter and your reply re Octavia/Yeti I am also thinking of changing my Octavia TDI estate for a 4x4 to cope with Scottish winters... -
Contradictory requirement 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you please let me know what you think are the top three automatic 4x4s based on the lowest petrol or diesel consumption. -
Pedal to the muddle 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
After many years of driving I have on odd occasions stalled my car by getting my left foot on the brake as well as the clutch, which could be dangerous.... -
Gripping yearn 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I come from Cyprus and I have found your site to be extremely helpful and a serious source of information re cars. I am interested in a Peugeot 3008 and... -
Porsche Boxster 986 + Boxster S (1996 - 2004) - Advice before I consider buying?! 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
I've recently seen a 1997 Boxster 2.5 advertised for o.i.r.o £8500. It's done 43k miles, had a full Porsche service history from the main dealer since... -
Turbo engines suffer double the failure rate 8 Dec 2009 (Forum)
I was reading a report today in Which that (according to Warranty direct) the average incidence rate for engine failure is 11.3%- but with turbocharged engines the failure rate is 27.8%. That?s more than double. (Why read it in 'Which?' when it's here: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/item.htm -
The trunkating of mechanical adventures 14 Nov 2009 (Forum)
In modern cars. You just can`t get that feeling of `adventure` back, can you? in modern motoring, that is. Those trips up to Scotland in the 60`s. Shap Fell in third gear, being happy that you could get up at 40mph. The little tribulations with points and the sticking piston in the SU carb -
Z Victor One 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having had a TVR many years ago, I like the sound of the Nissan 350Z/370Z driving experience, but I¹m not keen on the butch styling and I might regret... -
Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 97 1.6 brake problems!! please help.... 13 Aug 2009 (Forum)
Hi i have a passat 1.6, its done 124K, the other day i was driving down the motorway at about 70mph and i had a sudden loss of power, only seemed to drive in 3rd gear, came off next junction and noticed loads of smoke coming from the o/s rear wheel, so pulled over into layby, i could hardly -
Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - To sell or not to sell. Decision time!! 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
! PArt two of my thread is to recommend something fun, but not ridiculous (no XJS V12's) to replace it for around the same money. Maybe one of the above, or a Cooper S? -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - Insurance claim query 6 Feb 2009 (Forum)
I have a 1998 (S-reg) Peugeot 306 cabriolet which was shunted from behind damaging the bumper & rear panel. The bodyshop have quoted £1400 to get the repairs done and they are not sure if the boot lid needs replacing as well. I assumed that it would be written off given that I can get a similar car